McBlair, Virginia Myers.

Virginia Myers McBlair, wife and mother, was born ca. 1821-1823 in Pensacola, Florida, and died ca. 1893-1896 in Virginia. She married (1843) William McBlair of Maryland, a commander in the U.S. Navy, who was a part of the Confederate Navy as of 1861. He died (1863) while commanding the C.S.S. ATLANTA. The McBlairs had five children and also raised the child of a relative. The eldest son, William Jr., served on the ATLANTA with his father.

From the description of Virginia Myers McBlain papers, 1818-1894. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79463377

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